"Skyline" of Moscow, the capital of Russia.
Symbol of Russia - The Two-Headed Eagle
The Patriot Band staff today announced the 2007 summer show entitled "THE COLORS OF RUSSIA:THE POWER, THE PEOPLE, THE CELEBRATION" The 180 degree turn in show theme was a staff decision with many different ideas regarding show music being tossed around. Once the Russian music idea was solidified, our newest staff member, former student teacher Emilie Boyes, developed the whole "Colors of Russia" concept. For the POWER segment, the prominant color will be purple - the color of royalty. The PEOPLE section will feature the color white - the color of innocence. The CELEBRATION finale will use red - the color of festivity. Throughout all three segments, the color of gold (gold lame) will also be used as a unifying theme. Musically, the show will begin with "Coronation Scene" from the Russian opera "Boris Godonuv" by Romantic era Russian composer Modeste Mussorgsky (1831-1891). Mussorgsky's opera is considered the masterpiece of Russian national opera. The story of "BG" involves Gudonov's murder of a young heir to the Russian throne and Godonov's subsequent rise to power in Tsarist Russia. Guilt eventually takes over Godonuv's mind and he goes mad. The "Coronation Scene" reveals the crowning of Godonov while a crowd of Russian citizens shout "Slava" (Hail).
Symbol of Russia - The Two-Headed Eagle
The Patriot Band staff today announced the 2007 summer show entitled "THE COLORS OF RUSSIA:THE POWER, THE PEOPLE, THE CELEBRATION" The 180 degree turn in show theme was a staff decision with many different ideas regarding show music being tossed around. Once the Russian music idea was solidified, our newest staff member, former student teacher Emilie Boyes, developed the whole "Colors of Russia" concept. For the POWER segment, the prominant color will be purple - the color of royalty. The PEOPLE section will feature the color white - the color of innocence. The CELEBRATION finale will use red - the color of festivity. Throughout all three segments, the color of gold (gold lame) will also be used as a unifying theme. Musically, the show will begin with "Coronation Scene" from the Russian opera "Boris Godonuv" by Romantic era Russian composer Modeste Mussorgsky (1831-1891). Mussorgsky's opera is considered the masterpiece of Russian national opera. The story of "BG" involves Gudonov's murder of a young heir to the Russian throne and Godonov's subsequent rise to power in Tsarist Russia. Guilt eventually takes over Godonuv's mind and he goes mad. The "Coronation Scene" reveals the crowning of Godonov while a crowd of Russian citizens shout "Slava" (Hail).
American composer, Alfred Reed (1923-2005)
The next selection is Alfred Reeds arrangement of "Carol of the Russian Children". Alfred Reed is a 20th century American composer who is most well known for his concert band pieces. This section will feature a "boatload"of choreography by the guard and will show off some of the ballet they have been working on all year. The final selection will be another Alfred Reed composition entitled "Russian Christmas Music". This piece was commissioned in 1944 as part of a Russian-USA music festival meant to improve Russian/US relations - it didn't! Selections from RCM (Russian Christmas Music not Royal Canadian Mounties, genius!) will include "Antiphonal Chant" and the "Cathedral Chorus" - a big, brassy closer which will feature our pit percussion and some new guard effects, courtesy of Miss Boyes.
Band uniform changes will include removing the sequin sash from the uniform jacket and adding black gauntlets. Guard uniforms are still undecided, pending the arrival of the new guard uniforms later in March
The next selection is Alfred Reeds arrangement of "Carol of the Russian Children". Alfred Reed is a 20th century American composer who is most well known for his concert band pieces. This section will feature a "boatload"of choreography by the guard and will show off some of the ballet they have been working on all year. The final selection will be another Alfred Reed composition entitled "Russian Christmas Music". This piece was commissioned in 1944 as part of a Russian-USA music festival meant to improve Russian/US relations - it didn't! Selections from RCM (Russian Christmas Music not Royal Canadian Mounties, genius!) will include "Antiphonal Chant" and the "Cathedral Chorus" - a big, brassy closer which will feature our pit percussion and some new guard effects, courtesy of Miss Boyes.
Band uniform changes will include removing the sequin sash from the uniform jacket and adding black gauntlets. Guard uniforms are still undecided, pending the arrival of the new guard uniforms later in March
Being a Byzantist and all-around lover of history, this show sounds great. The music sounded amazing. I loved it.
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Any hope of putting the Paleologian two-headed eagle on our t-shirts?
good to know there will be lots of color this year and hopefully large flowing flags. Color is very very good!!! Maybe I'm all wet but i always felt South had one up on us when it came to flags and color. You guys show em what your made of keep em shakin in their shoes.
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I must be part of a small "odd" population, because I loved the music you played for us today.
ReplyDeleteI sort of liked the music. Quiet and very "powerful."
ReplyDeleteI think this show is awesome, its loud, quiet, and powerful, but its really slow, its gonna b 10 times harder than coplin
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling this show is going to AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I am excited about every aspect of it. The music is powerful and I have a feeling that the music and our drill will flow beautifully and have a powerful effect on people. South better watch their backs!
ReplyDelete*gauntlets*!?!?! sounds like we'll be able to do some damage if we have gauntlets!!! gauntlets make you think of using your hands to wield large swords and kick butt while defending your kingdom from the evil invaders or dragons... but that could just be me
ReplyDeleteVerily, Sir Melon of the Head, we shall go forth to slay any marching dragon, invader, or buttocks which stand betwixt us and the prize at the end of the 2007 campaign! In the spring, when kings go off to war...(and that's Biblical!)
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